John of Gaunt
1 portrait by George Vertue
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John of Gaunt
by Samuel Freeman, published by Fisher Son & Co, after George Vertue
stipple engraving, published 1831
8 1/4 in. x 6 in. (210 mm x 152 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D23711
Sitterback to top
- John ('John of Gaunt'), Duke of Lancaster and Aquitaine (1340-1399), Prince and Steward of England; fourth son of Edward III. Sitter in 7 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Fisher Son & Co (active 1828-1847), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 54 portraits.
- Samuel Freeman (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 81 portraits.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist or producer associated with 865 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
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Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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